Karandini Vocational Training Center
Founded in 2012, this institution was established with the vision of equipping young people with the technical skills needed to transform their communities. Despite its promising beginnings, the school’s growth has been hindered by a persistent lack of reliable water — a challenge that has affected both daily operations and essential hands-on training. Without adequate water, practical lessons in areas such as building and construction have been limited, and maintaining hygiene and sanitation has remained a constant struggle. Yet, even amid these challenges, the school’s spirit of resilience and commitment to education has remained unshaken.Today, the institution serves 65 students — 25 girls and 39 boys — and stands at a pivotal moment in its journey. Recognized in the past as a “potential giant,” it continues to inspire hope as a future center of technical excellence. With the right support, particularly through access to clean and consistent water, this school is poised to grow into a thriving technical hub — one capable of offering a wider range of programs, attracting a larger student body, and nurturing the next generation of skilled builders, innovators, and community leaders.
Kathungu Primary School - Boys VIP Latrines
Kathungu Primary School is a public day and boarding school located in Makueni County, Kenya. This school was started in 1974 with grass-thatched classrooms. Today, there are 316 boys and 312 girls. The school has 11 streams, which are managed by the 25 teachers with leadership from Mr. Richard Musau, the head teacher, and his deputy, Mr. Wambua Mutisya. The school performs very well both academically and in sports.The pupils in this school participate in various activities during a normal day. They are engaged in learning activities from 8:20 am to 3:10 pm. They participate in various sports during game time from 3:10 pm to 4.10 pm. There are remedial classes for the learners needing extra help from 4:10 pm to 5.00 pm.
Kisowera Senior Secondary School
Kisowera Senior Secondary School hosts 1738 students, with roughly 600 of them boarding on-site. They are supported by 99 staff members throughout 25 classrooms. Their main water source is a shallow well with a pump, which is the primary source for this school in addition to another school, a local place of worship, and multiple households. Students must face dense vegetation, wild animals, and even the possibility of mugging or assault when fetching water from the shallow well. To supplement the water fetched from this source, the school purchases water from vendors at very expensive rates. The school spends roughly $360 USD per month on water-related expenses alone. The installation of a rainwater collection system would help relieve the burden of water insecurity and bring more choice to the students and staff of Kisowera Secondary School.
Kitega Nursery School
Serving 400 students in Uganda’s Butinindi community as a private day school for nursery students, Kitega Nursery School currently relies on water from a spring box and continually finds its needs unmet. The source does not provide enough water for the school, as it is shared with two other schools and hundreds of households. Each trip to fetch water takes roughly 90 minutes, and even once the water is obtained, it has an unacceptable taste and color. The school spends an average of $107 USD every month on water expenses alone, funds that should go to curriculum materials or even toys for the students. In order to protect the health of students and teachers, Kitega Nursery School is in need of a solution that will provide safe water for drinking, handwashing, and more.
Kusewera Community Center
Kusewera Community Center- Solar Hybrid Water Pump ProjectAt first light in Chitipi, Kusewera Community Center—“to play” in Chichewa—comes alive as preschoolers explore, create, and learn through play, while older children join after-school programs in sports, arts, tutoring, and life skills, all guided by Malawian teachers and community leaders in service of Kusewera’s mission: empowering children and fostering community-led development through active play and engagement.
Las Torres Centro
Located 36 kilometers northwest of Waslala, Las Torres is a rural community where most residents rely on subsistence farming and livestock raising. The school is one of the largest in the area, with a kindergarten classroom and two additional multigrade classrooms: one serving first, second, and third grade, and the other serving fourth, fifth, and sixth grade, for a total of 109 students.Most children travel long distances to attend classes. While many wear the school uniform (blue and white), some arrive in regular clothes and rubber boots, which is very common in rural Nicaragua.
Lufita Secondary School
Lufita Secondary School, a government institution in Kilolo District of the Iringa Region, serves students from Form One to Form Three, with a total of 379 enrolled. It plays an important role in offering quality education to youth from surrounding villages. Unfortunately, the lack of access to clean, safe water on the school grounds significantly affects the learning environment.
Luhokho Primary School W. Kenya
Luhokho Primary School began humbly with just 20 learners and two dedicated teachers who held classes inside a local church building. Over time, the school grew rapidly as more families enrolled their children, eager to avoid the long and difficult walks to distant primary schools. What started as a small community effort has become a beacon of hope for parents seeking quality education close to home.Today, the school has four permanent classrooms serving the primary section, yet many pupils continue to learn under trees or in semi-permanent structures. Despite these challenges, Luhokho Primary School remains a symbol of resilience and determination within the community. The school now serves 305 students — 178 girls and 127 boys — whose dreams are shaped daily within these modest surroundings.